#48. Oddity

The first thought that came to Kim Jin-Woo’s mind when he heard the title of One-Eyed King was Morrigan’s previous master. However, the connection between the two was feeble at best. This One-Eyed King didn’t seem like a strong entity that a proud and powerful warrior like Morrigan would choose to serve.

“You’ve heard of me?”

“There is none in this vast Underworld that knows not of your undefeated streak and the title of Conqueror.” Contrary to his bizarre appearance, Ustus' voice was dignified and gentle.

Thus, Kim Jin-Woo found himself responding casually without thinking twice. “That doesn’t sound like good news to me.”

Being well-known in the Underworld meant that the Naga’s Fortress was exposed to more enemies. The rapid growth of the Fortress had been in part due to the fact that Kim Jin-Woo had tried to lay low as much as possible, so it seemed it would be rather difficult to do the same in the future.

No point crying over spilled milk, Kim Jin-Woo thought as he went straight to the point. “It seems you were actually waiting for me; am I wrong?”

He had initially believed that Molzark had revealed everything to him due to the effects...